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| Orphic Anime |
| This blog takes a different approach to anime than simply reviewing plots, character development, etc. It examines relationships between studios and people, and how these influence the final product. It draws on specific examples of technique and style. |
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| Fate/Zero 14 – The Mion River Battle |
| 2012-04-11 22:42:46 |
Welcome back to Fate/Zero! I think this episode has been more than enough to prove that the three month break was more than worth it to keep the level of quality at its peak. If you remember from last time, … Continue reading →...
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| Winter 2012 |
| 2012-01-11 19:46:23 |
I think I’m going to sit this season out and throw my resources into working on my visual novel. I’ll be back in the spring when Fate/Zero resumes....
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| Is JC Staff Overreaching? |
| 2012-01-09 21:20:09 |
JC Staff is, by my count, doing six shows this season. Ano Natsu de Matteru, Bakuman S2, Kill Me Baby, Shakugan no Shana Final, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Act 2 & Zero no Tsukaima Final. Luckily Bakuman and Kill Me … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 13 – The Forbidden Banquet |
| 2011-12-26 14:15:38 |
If I had to pick a theme for this episode before the break, I would say that “entertainment” is what’s on the menu. Last time, we learned what Archer finds to be entertaining; watching the movements of people and seeing … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 12 – The Grail’s Invitation |
| 2011-12-18 18:45:15 |
The majority of this episode focuses on Archer helping Kirei to understand why he asked the man to expend so much energy in determining the motivations of the other Masters. To Gilgamesh, some of the greatest pleasure comes from viewing … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 11 – Grail Dialogue |
| 2011-12-11 09:51:04 |
The Holy Grail War is a contest in which the Grail itself seeks the most worthy bearer by summoning great heroes and pitting their wills against each other. This is usually accomplished by fighting until only a single servant remains. … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 10 – Rin’s Adventure |
| 2011-12-04 11:03:33 |
This week, ufotable chose to expand on Rin’s trip to Fuyuki to rescue her friend to make it fit the entire episode as well as give it a bit more of a happy ending. Originally, Rin had just managed to … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 09 – Lord and Vassel |
| 2011-11-27 11:35:07 |
A major theme in this episode is the fealty between master and servant, not just within the context of the Grail War but as a whole throughout humanity’s history. As we have seen with Shirou and Saber, the connection between … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 07 – Forest of Demons |
| 2011-11-13 12:21:37 |
Risei Kotomine has used his authority as steward of the Holy Grail War to issue an edict. The battle will be put on hold until Caster and his master, ignorant of the ways of magi, have been defeated to keep … Continue reading →...
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| Fate/Zero 06 – Night of Stratagems |
| 2011-11-06 10:06:42 |
Now that the first battle has been concluded, out come the underhanded tactics and strategies that define the side of the fight the masters participate in. Seeing Saber’s face in battle roused the mad passions of Caster. Believing her to … Continue reading →...
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